TODAY'S TOP STORY
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s median house price soars past $1 million
Australia's median house price has hit a record high, soaring above $1 million according to new data. …
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RECENT INDUSTRY NEWS
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Victoria home to the most tenant-friendly locations
The Melbourne fringe suburb of Hoppers Crossing has been named Australia's most 'tenant-friendly' for its close proximity to the CBD, …
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Soaring prices makes Port Hedland the best in the west
Port Hedland was the top-performing region in Western Australia in 2021, …
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No relief for Queensland’s excessively tight rental market
egions remaining much tighter than what the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) classifies as 'healthy'. …
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Northern Territory property prices on the rise
The Northern Territory unit market is going from strength to strength new data reveals. …
FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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Elite Agent
Hugh Bateman honoured with Order of Australia
His nickname is Mr Mudgee, and it’s not hard to see why. For semi-retired real estate agent Hugh Bateman, his small country town in central west NSW is a lot more than just home. …
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EPM: Feature Interview
Jacqui Mulligan: Creating clients for life
For Jacqui Mulligan, a new rental property isn't just another door on the books but an opportunity to get to know the owners, …
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Elite Agent
How we sold it: Yeerongpilly Green
Selling a new housing development in a suburb few have heard of was always going to be out of the ordinary for the Consolidated Properties team. …
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APPOINTMENTS
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APPOINTMENTS
Luke Evans joins The Agency
The Agency welcomes experienced performance and sales coach Luke Evans to the team as General Manager of Sales, NSW and ACT. …
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APPOINTMENTS
Aswin De Silva appointed new REINT CEO
The Real Estate Institute of Northern Territory (REINT) has announced its new Chief Executive Officer will be Aswin De Silva. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Layla Foord joins Rexlabs as new COO
Product specialist Layla Foord will join Rexlabs as its new Chief Operating Officer, leading the team’s product, marketing, people, and culture initiatives. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Covid-era startup records $1.43 billion of sales in 2021
After a year of growth and finishing 2021 with over $1.43B in sales, UrbanX has come a long way in a short amount of time. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Local Property Team opens third office in two years
Local Property Team is set to add a third hub to the group after clocking up outstanding results over the past two years. …
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NEWS
eXp Realty heads to New Zealand
Cloud-based brokerage eXp Realty is continuing its rapid worldwide growth by expanding its real estate operations into New Zealand, the Dominican Republic, …
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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The Elevate Podcast
Value not fees: Jo Oliveri on how to grow your PM department, navigating the fee conversation, and creating results that demonstrate value
When it comes to property management, there’s often a client misconception that all agencies are the same. And that inevitably leads to the dreaded conversation about fees. …
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THE TRUSTED AGENT
The Trusted Agent podcast: Leanne Pilkington on overcoming fear and embracing the leader within
As Chief Executive Officer of Laing+Simmons and the former president of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales, Leanne Pilkington is one of the best known names in the real estate industry. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Real empathy: Cara Atchison talks Survivor, true people skills, and how real estate set her up for success
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connectnow It was always likely a real estate agent would make a formidable contestant on Survivor. …
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THE TRUSTED AGENT
The Trusted Agent Podcast: Ashleigh Goodchild on improving your processes, working with interstate investors and building your referral network
Ashleigh Goodchild has been active in the Perth real estate market for more than 20 years and has built a reputation as a top advocate for investors. …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Sherrie Storor on why the show must go on and how agents can achieve success without the hustle and grind
Sherrie Storor is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the industry. Renowned for her can-do attitude and positive mindset, …
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The Elevate Podcast
Swift startup success: Daniel Di Battista on starting a family business, creating recognition in your market, and providing service that leaves an impression
If the prospect of starting your own business in the middle of a pandemic sounds daunting, then Di Battista Real Estate in Melbourne is a case study of just how much can be achieved when challenge is viewed as opportunity. …
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Legend and Teigen list their NYC penthouse project
Celebrities John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have listed their New York City penthouse project for US$18 million. …
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Celebrity Homes
Pretty Woman star Richard Gere selling mansion for $28 million
Hollywood star, Richard Gere has listed his 50-acre, upstate New York mansion known as Pound Ridge for sale for an impressive $28 million. …
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Celebrity Homes
Toadie looking for a new neighbour after listing Mornington Peninsula acreage
series, has listed his Mornington Peninsula acreage with a price guide of $7.5 million to $8 million. …
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CONTRIBUTORS
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OPINION
Sherrie Storor: How to become a ‘power agent’
How a real estate agent operates has evolved rapidly in the past 10 years. …
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CONTRIBUTORS
Rita Yousef: The buck stopped with the agent
Who's at fault if a defect at an investment property leads to the tenant injuring themselves. Is the landlord or the agent in the wrong? …
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OPINION
Building your brand equity to win more business
There's a great old saying that the best way to predict the future is to create it, and the key to any agent's future is their brand. …
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EVENTS
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EVENTS
How these agents quadrupled their earnings
Real estate coach Sherrie Storor is set to share her secrets on how she helped some of the nation’s top agents quadruple their incomes in a free online experience starting December 13. …
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EVENTS
Homely and Ray White celebrate Australia’s leading ladies of real estate
Homely is proud to announce its sponsorship of the ‘Leading Ladies of Real Estate' event in Queensland, hosted by Ray White. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
South Sydney flagged as emerging commercial hot spot
An increasing number of small businesses are basing their offices closer to employees, as the state emerges from lockdown fatigue, according to property expert and Urbis Regional Director, …
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LISTING + MARKETING
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Marnie Beauchamp: Reinvent your listing presentation
Reinvention is all about reimagining and redefining what you do on every level. …
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The best in the west: luxury homes in WA
From sparkling in-ground pools to water views, teppanyaki plates and circular glass showers, …
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Leveling up: How to grow from real estate agent to million-dollar agent
When it comes to making your mark as a million-dollar agent, times have changed. …
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How we sold it: 38A The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Building relationships is real estate 101, but it’s not just connections with buyers and sellers that can help you sell properties. …
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How to build a personal brand that connects
While good results and peak performance will no doubt attract clients, what matters more is how you make them feel. …
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Behind the scenes: How a $35 million-plus property sold in four days
Selling a property for more than $35 million in just four days might seem like a whirlwind feat, …
LEADERSHIP
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Leanne Pilkington: Risk and reward
Laing+Simmons Chief Executive Officer Leanne Pilkington explains why the hardest decision she's ever had to make has also turned out to be the best. …
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Fresh eye from the corporate guy: Nigel O’Neil
When Nigel O'Neil received an offer to hitch his star to a real estate franchise he thought it would 'scratch an itch' his career in the corporate arena couldn't. …
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Where are they now? Part 2: Joel Davoren and Lauren Kirk
In this second article in a two-part feature that looks at where the stars of the first ever Elite Agent Magazine are now, …
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Where are they now? Part 1: David Highland and Paul Signorelli
To celebrate the 40th edition of Elite Agent magazine last year, we thought we'd catch up with a few of the stars of the first issue including David Highland and Paul Signorelli. …
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True leaders create leaders: Michael Choi
Area Specialist Founder Michael Choi offers his tips on leading your team in a way that empowers them to become leaders themselves. …
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30 minutes with Domain’s John Foong: real estate the Australian way
The Australian real estate market is perfectly poised to take the best trends and features of big corporate in the US and amplify them to help agents build their brand and success. …
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The Trusted Agent Podcast: John Cunningham on knowing your value, looking after people, and understanding the true measure of success
John Cunningham has long been regarded as one of the true gentlemen of real estate. …
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Consider this before starting your own business: Michael Choi
When it comes to starting your real estate business, there are multiple options and lots to weigh up. …
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Work-life balance is the key to an agency’s success
Great staff members are hard to find, and with a growing team over multiple offices Roy Amery knows the value of dedicated personnel. …
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The 7 biggest mistakes agents make
We'd all like to imagine we were perfect real estate operators and the type of agent who creates raving fans. …
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If you want to grow your business, there is only one option for you
Starting your own business can be a challenging decision, but it can also be the most rewarding of your life. …
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Market Buy introduces immediate deposit transfer
Market Buy’s new direct deposit function is helping agents keep their deals together in a market where single buyers are submitting offers across multiple properties. …
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Would your real estate contractor pass the test?
Hiring independent contractors is popular in the real estate industry, with many high performers insisting on this type of arrangement in order to save tax. …
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Million-dollar agent starts his own business to chase his dreams
It is a passion for people and providing amazing service that has motivated high-performing Ipswich agent, …
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Great sales agents don’t sell homes – they create raving fans
In this marketplace, selling a home hasn't been easy. …
INTERNATIONAL
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NEWS
Fancy your own fairytale castle? It comes with a hefty price tag
A custom-built Gothic castle has hit the market in the United States for an eye-watering price tag of US$35 million. …
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Celebrity Homes
Rolling in the dollars: Adele set to buy Rocky’s house
Singer Adele is getting ready to move into Sylvester Stallone’s Beverly Park Mansion after reportedly making an offer on the movie star’s property. …
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Celebrity Homes
Bethenny Frankel’s loft hits the market
Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel’s Soho Loft has hit the market with an asking price of US$6.995 million. …
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BTW
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Laing+Simmons announces new office at Auburn|Lidcombe
Laing+Simmons has added another new office to its growing network with well-known local real estate identity Themy Panagiotidis and his team recently opening the new Laing+Simmons Auburn|Lidcombe office. …
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RE/MAX ready for growth in 2022
RE/MAX has had a strong start to the year, with plans to open five new offices before the end of the first quarter. …
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Dynamic duo join Ray White at Bondi Junction
Riki Tawhara and Damian Camera have joined forces with Ray White promising clients will have a direct communication line to them, …
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LJ Hooker sets a new monthly record of $2.2 billion in sales
Nationally, LJ Hooker achieved $2.2 billion worth of sales in December with NSW smashing through $1 billion plus in sales for the first time. …
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Two great forces combine at RE/MAX Advanced
Carolyn Drane joins David Wereszczuk at RE/MAX Advanced to double the size of his business. …
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Auctioneer of the Year launches agency
Real Estate Institute of Queensland Auctioneer of the Year David Holmes has launched his own auction agency as property pundits tip Brisbane to lead capital city growth in 2022. …
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RE/MAX announces key WA appointment
Simon Withers was a standout candidate for the strategic corporate appointment. The Announcement: Simon Withers is tasked with growth of RE/MAX in Western Australia, …
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McGrath eyes Tasmania as it opens its first office in Launceston
Josh Hart will lead the McGrath team and service Launceston and surrounding suburbs from Dilston in the north, …
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LJ Hooker expands South Auckland footprint with new Drury office
LJ Hooker has expanded its presence in New Zealand with a new office in the South Auckland region. …
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